About Us: Who we are at Transporter Digest

Transporter Digest: Trucking, Transport & Automotive is a hub for information, commentary, and news covering the industries that keep vehicles and freight moving across the country. From trucking and logistics to auto transport and the broader automotive world, we share insights, industry updates, and perspectives on the trends, challenges, and stories shaping transportation today for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

 

Carissa Simrod

Carissa Simrod is a transportation industry researcher and blog contributor who focuses on current events, trends, and regulatory developments affecting freight, logistics, and vehicle transport across the United States.

Before retiring, she spent years working as a dispatcher for a freight company, coordinating drivers, routes, and shipments while gaining firsthand knowledge of the operational side of the trucking industry. Her experience working directly with carriers and logistics professionals gave her a strong understanding of the challenges and day-to-day realities of freight transportation.

Today, Carissa dedicates her time to researching industry developments and writing informative blog content that helps readers understand the issues shaping the modern transportation landscape, from regulatory updates and driver workforce trends to supply chain changes and emerging technologies. 

 

Addy Vance

Addy Vance (aka Captain Kango) is a former long-haul truck driver who spent years on the road before a serious snow-related accident ended his driving career. After recovering, he continued working in the industry as a freight dispatcher for a well-known transportation company, where he helped coordinate loads, drivers, and routes while staying closely connected to the trucking world he knew so well.

Now retired, Captain Kango spends his time scanning the internet for the latest news, stories, and developments in the trucking industry. Known for his straight-talking perspective, he shares articles, offers advice to drivers and dispatchers, and isn’t shy about voicing his opinions on the issues affecting trucking today.

Drawing from decades of real-world experience behind the wheel and in the dispatch office, Captain Kango brings a practical, no-nonsense voice to conversations about the challenges, changes, and everyday realities of life in the trucking industry. 

 

Axel Byteman

Axel Byteman is a passionate blogger who combines his love for cinema and classic cars to explore the vehicles that helped shape film and television history. With a keen eye for detail, he highlights the iconic cars, trucks, and motorcycles that became unforgettable parts of the stories told on screen.

Through his writing, Axel dives into the background of famous on-screen vehicles, the eras they represent, and the role they played in making certain scenes and characters legendary. His work gives readers a deeper appreciation for the machines that became stars alongside the actors who drove them.

 

Jack Lane

Jack Lane is an auto transport specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the car shipping industry. Over the years, he has worked closely with carriers, dispatchers, and customers, gaining a deep understanding of how vehicle transport works from start to finish.

Through his writing, Jack focuses on explaining the ins and outs of auto transport, from pricing and carrier availability to industry regulations and the logistics behind moving vehicles across the country. His goal is simple: provide clear, straightforward information that helps people understand the process. 

He is not trying to sell anything. Jack simply believes that better information leads to better decisions, and he enjoys sharing what he has learned to help others navigate the world of car shipping with confidence.